Democracy Suppression in China
What is the meaning of democracy?
"Democracy (literally "rule by the people", from the Greek demos, "people," and kratos, "rule") is a form of government for a nation state, or for an organization in which all the citizens have a vote or voice in shaping policy. Today democracy is often assumed to be liberal democracy, but there are many other varieties and the methods used to govern differ. While the term democracy is often used in the context of a political state, the principles are also applicable to other bodies, such as universities, labor unions, public companies, or civic organizations."
This is just an example of what democracy means to some. But to some people, it may mean something else. Specially to those who want to taste democracy but is faced with a very difficult challenge, that is, being born, raised and living in China.
Being born in a "democratic" country, I could say that we are somewhat blessed. We can do what we want as long as it does not violate any law, rules or regulations. We can say what's on our mind(theoretically) and not be bothered by any attempts on our lives(sad to say, my approach on this matter is very theoretical and idealistic, this may not apply to our brothers and sisters in the media industry here in the Philippines. They have constant worries of threats on their lives just by wanting to expose some unethical politicians and people in power.).
In China, even the internet has some restrictions to it. Like the article I saw a year ago wherein certain words and terms are banned from being searched on Chinese Internet Portals. How fucked up is that? Just searching for words like freedom and democracy and seeing that the results are being block, that would surely piss me off.
I am not chinese by birth or by blood but I feel for those who cannot enjoy the things that I can do freely.
"Democracy (literally "rule by the people", from the Greek demos, "people," and kratos, "rule") is a form of government for a nation state, or for an organization in which all the citizens have a vote or voice in shaping policy. Today democracy is often assumed to be liberal democracy, but there are many other varieties and the methods used to govern differ. While the term democracy is often used in the context of a political state, the principles are also applicable to other bodies, such as universities, labor unions, public companies, or civic organizations."
This is just an example of what democracy means to some. But to some people, it may mean something else. Specially to those who want to taste democracy but is faced with a very difficult challenge, that is, being born, raised and living in China.
Being born in a "democratic" country, I could say that we are somewhat blessed. We can do what we want as long as it does not violate any law, rules or regulations. We can say what's on our mind(theoretically) and not be bothered by any attempts on our lives(sad to say, my approach on this matter is very theoretical and idealistic, this may not apply to our brothers and sisters in the media industry here in the Philippines. They have constant worries of threats on their lives just by wanting to expose some unethical politicians and people in power.).
In China, even the internet has some restrictions to it. Like the article I saw a year ago wherein certain words and terms are banned from being searched on Chinese Internet Portals. How fucked up is that? Just searching for words like freedom and democracy and seeing that the results are being block, that would surely piss me off.
I am not chinese by birth or by blood but I feel for those who cannot enjoy the things that I can do freely.
posted by Just Me at 9:17 AM
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